What to watch: Mountain Brook will be looking for some positive momentum heading into the playoffs after disappointing defeats the past two weeks at the hands of Thompson and Hoover. Against those two formidable foes, the Spartans surrendered more points than the first seven games of the season combined.

Playoff situation: Mountain Brook finished as the No. 3 seed in Class 7A, Region 3 and will travel to Austin for the first round of the playoffs next week. Gardendale will travel to Fort Payne in the first round.

What to watch: Following a six-game losing streak, Spain Park has righted the ship to win its last two contests. A third straight win against a struggling Shades Valley team would do wonders for momentum heading into the offseason.

What to watch: Both teams are looking to finish off strong regular seasons. Hueytown running back Roydell Williams has wreaked havoc on opposing defenses all season long, so Briarwood’s normally stout defense will have a tough task.

Last meeting: Briarwood beat Hueytown, 13-10, in a defensive struggle on Sept. 18, 2015. Briarwood has won both meetings between the two teams.

Playoff situation: Briarwood will host a first round playoff game next week, but it is still unclear who the opponent will be. Hueytown will host Eufaula in the first round of the Class 6A playoffs.

What to watch: After a rough start to the season, Chelsea has finally gotten its footing, winning its last two games. Pell City broke a string of three straight single-digit offensive performances with a 40-point outburst last week.

Last meeting: Chelsea pulled out a tight 17-16 victory over Pell City on Oct. 16, 2015. The teams have split two previous meetings.

Playoff situation: Neither team qualified for postseason play, but one team will head into the offseason on a winning streak.

What to watch: Homewood’s defense will need to avoid surrendering the big play, as four of those by Jackson-Olin last week proved to be the difference in the game. The Patriots are looking to rebound after having their six-game winning streak snapped.

Last meeting: Paul Bryant ruined Homewood’s bid for a perfect regular season with a 13-7 win on Nov. 3, 2017. Homewood has won two of the three meetings between the two teams.

Playoff situation: Homewood will host Athens in the first round of the Class 6A playoffs, while Paul Bryant failed to qualify for the postseason.

Hoover (7-2) vs. IMG Academy (FL) [6-1]

Date: Friday, Nov. 2

Time: 8 p.m. (ESPNU)

Location: Hoover Met

Last week: Hoover defeated Mountain Brook, 31-7; IMG Academy was off.

What to watch: Hoover will attempt to get off to a faster start against the Florida powerhouse than the Bucs did last fall. The Bucs fell behind early before a strong second-half showing in the 32-21 loss.

Last meeting: IMG Academy held on for a 32-21 win over Hoover on Nov. 3, 2017.

Playoff situation: Hoover claimed the Class 7A, Region 3 title after the dust settled last week, and the Bucs will host Bob Jones in the first round of the playoffs next week.

What to watch: Pinson Valley finishes off its nine-game regular season this week, as the Indians will face a Lee-Huntsville team that has dropped six in a row. The Indians should be able to move the ball against a Generals defense that has surrendered 37 points per game.

Last meeting: Pinson Valley and Lee-Huntsville have never met in a game.

Playoff situation: Pinson Valley will host Albertville in the first round of the Class 6A playoffs next week. Lee-Huntsville failed to qualify for postseason play.